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Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module (Library Resource)
    Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications.

Nursing and Allied Health Collection (Library Resource)
    All aspects of the Nursing profession -- from direct patient care to health care administration -- are covered in this collection. Including nearly 400 titles, this collection's current and authoritative content will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.

American Cancer Society
    Provides information and resources on various types of cancer, preparing and coping with treatment, support programs & services, and more.

American Heart Association
    Contains information on heart attack/stroke warning signs, diseases & conditions, children's health, CPR & ECC, healthy lifestyles and more.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Provides information on diseases including cancer and HIV/AIDS, as well as information on many other health & safety topics such as birth defects and disabilities.

Discovery Health
    Offers news and a variety of health information resources, including a Diseases & Conditions database, Healthy Living Center, Pregnancy & Parenting Centers, and Love & Relationships Center.

Florida Department of Health
    Main link to all departments, including medical and environmental services, licensing, and topics of community concern.

Healthfinder.gov - Your Source for Reliable Health Information
    At healthfinder.gov, a government Web site of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy. Healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet.

MedlinePlus
    Brings together information from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Information is authoritative and up to date. Has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, medical dictionary, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians. There is no advertising on this site, nor does MedlinePlus endorse any company or product.

Merck Manual of Health & Aging
    A comprehensive guide to the changes and challenges of aging. Provides information on aging and the care of older people.

Merck Manual Home Edition for Patients & Caregivers
    The world's best-selling home medical reference online. Explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis. Based on the world's most widely used textbook of medicine--The Merck Manual--but written in everyday language by 300 outstanding contributors. Provided free of charge on the Internet by Merck & Co., Inc., as a public service.

MerckSource
    An advertising-free general health information portal. Learrn more about health and chronic conditions and prepare better for office visits. Includes: Health Centers for Men, Women, Children, and Caregivers; Interactive Health Tools; Reference sources; Health Forms for Doctor Visits; and 3D Medical Animations.

WebMD
    This site is a commercial site. However, provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. Content is interactive, timely, and credible.

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